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Environment news 24 Apr 2026

Simple ways to pitch in for nature in Waitākere Ranges

No need to travel far across Auckland, some of the most meaningful environmental action is happening right here in our neighbourhood.

Environment news 24 Apr 2026

Simple ways to pitch in for nature in Whau

Some of the most meaningful environmental action is happening right here in our neighbourhood.

Environment news 24 Apr 2026

Simple ways to pitch in for nature in Henderson-Massey

Proudly supported by Henderson-Massey Local Board, here are a few easy ways to get involved close to home.

Highland Park Community House 22 Apr 2026

Highland Park Community House temporarily closed for essential upgrades

Highland Park Community House is temporarily closed from 1 April to 10 July 2026 while essential renewal works are completed.

Community news 22 Apr 2026

Lest we forget: Anzac Day 2026 commemorations in Franklin

Franklin Local Board, Auckland Council and Auckland RSA invite you to join our local services and parades, honouring New Zealanders past and present who have served in conflicts, peacekeeping missions or military operations around the world.

Community news 22 Apr 2026

Lest we forget: Anzac Day 2026 commemorations in Manurewa-Papakura

Manurewa and Papakura local boards and Auckland RSA invite you to join our local services and parades, honouring New Zealanders past and present who have served in conflicts, peacekeeping missions or military operations around the world.

Community news 21 Apr 2026

Help design the Manly Park playground

Have your say on the Manly Park playground upgrade.

Walkways 20 Apr 2026

Walker’s bequest to enhance Ōrākei pathways

A keen walker who loved the outdoors has bequeathed her estate to the Ōrākei Local Board to be used for the development and maintenance of walkways and pathways.

Events

14 Aug 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Tūturu Kāenga

An exhibition by father and son, George and Brook Konia.

14 Aug 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Witipū

An exhibition inviting you to reconsider a term that has long been used to describe wāhine Māori...

09 Jan 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Coffee cake and conversation

Join us at the library for a delightful gathering over coffee, engaging conversations, and an opp...

15 Aug 2026

Atomic Returns

Atomic brings together a who’s-who of Aotearoa’s most celebrated musicians for a high-voltage cel...

15 Aug 2026

Crime Writing Workshop: Angus McLean

Get inside the mind of homicide detectives in this workshop with ex-police officer, private inves...

15 Aug 2026

Everybunny reads

Come along and adopt a soft toy bunny! Promise to read to them every day.

15 Aug 2026

Franklin’s possessions talk

Come along and listen to the Franklin Historical Society talk about some of the family stories be...

15 Aug 2026

The Black Monk: Charlotte Grimshaw

Join award-winning authors Charlotte Grimshaw and Paula Morris (Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Manuhiri) as the...